Smith Way, Canterbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT1 1WD.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Smith Way, Canterbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 30 Apr 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £336,266. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on Smith Way range from £317,995 to £478,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Smith Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Smith Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 15 | £336,266 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Detached | 3 | £417,895 | 17 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Smith Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 23 Apr 2026 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 30 Apr 2024 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 15 Dec 2023 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 28 Jan 2022 | £349,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 27 Jan 2022 | £348,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 23 Dec 2021 | £326,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 22 Dec 2021 | £338,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 20 Dec 2021 | £323,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 17 Dec 2021 | £478,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 17 Dec 2021 | £332,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 17 Dec 2021 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 17 Dec 2021 | £328,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 10 Dec 2021 | £342,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 10 Dec 2021 | £320,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 10 Dec 2021 | £332,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 10 Dec 2021 | £322,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 10 Dec 2021 | £334,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 3 Dec 2021 | £317,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 3 Dec 2021 | £329,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Smith Way CT1 1WD | 3 Dec 2021 | £360,685 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 34, Smith Way | £322,500 (Dec 2021) → £350,000 (Apr 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Smith Way | £342,500 (Dec 2021) → £380,000 (Apr 2024) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| 3, Smith Way | £338,500 (Dec 2021) → £355,000 (Dec 2023) | +5% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Smith Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Manor School 596 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barton Court Grammar School 995 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 210 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newingate School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Worthgate School 270 pupils | Other independent school | 13–22 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The King's School Canterbury 985 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 13–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Canterbury East station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Canterbury West station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Sturry station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Windmill Road (opp, St Martin's Hill) 2 min walk
- Windmill Road (adj, St Martin's Hill) 2 min walk
- Avon Close (adj, Warwick Road) 2 min walk
- Avon Close (opp, Warwick Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- New Dover Road Surgery
10 New Dover Road, Canterbury · 0.6 mi - Northgate Medical Practice
1 Northgate, Canterbury · 0.8 mi - Canterbury Health Centre
26 Old Dover Road, Canterbury · 0.9 mi - University Medical Centre
Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Canterbury New Dover Express · 0.7 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Canterbury · 0.7 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Canterbury · 0.7 mi
- Aldi Aldi Sturry Road · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Eckersley Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Chopra Dental Ltd · 0.7 mi
- Burgate Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Smile Care Group Ltd - Dental Care Centre · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 28.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 55.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 555 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,374 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Canterbury with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Smith Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 89.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.3% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 2.5% |
Religion
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.6% |
| No religion | 43.7% | 42% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 87.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.5% | 12.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 16.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21% | 33.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 21.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 47% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Canterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.9% | 42.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.5% | 20.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19% | 26.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 10% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Canterbury.
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Estate agents near Smith Way
- Guildcrest Estates 0.7 mi
- Charles Bainbridge 0.7 mi
- Varsity Canterbury 0.9 mi
- Ward & Partners 0.9 mi
- Bairstow Eves 1.0 mi
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